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Syllabus Development Guidelines

Faculty are encouraged to develop their course syllabi in alignment with the standards established by the Council on Instruction. Additionally, integrating resources that focus on creating student-centered syllabi with an emphasis on accessibility and equity can enhance the learning experience for all students.

Other Resources

Teaching with Transparency

Transparent teaching involves clearly communicating course expectations, objectives, and assessment criteria to students. This approach helps students understand the purpose behind their assignments and how to succeed.

Equity-Minded Teaching

Equity-minded teaching requires educators to reflect on their practices and intentionally create inclusive learning environments that support all students.

Incorporate Active Learning Strategies

Active learning engages students through participation, discussion, and problem-solving rather than passive listening. These strategies improve retention and deepen understanding.

Design a Learning-Centered Syllabus

A learning-centered syllabus focuses on student success and clearly communicates expectations, outcomes, and support resources.

Designing & Facilitating Effective Teams for Group Work

Effective group work requires clear structure, defined roles, and guidance on collaboration. Well-designed group activities improve engagement and learning outcomes.

Equity Resources for the Classroom

Equity-minded teaching in face-to-face classrooms focuses on creating inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environments where all students can succeed. The resources below offer practical frameworks, teaching strategies, and classroom tools to help faculty strengthen equitable teaching practices.

Core Equity Frameworks

California Community Colleges: DEI in Curriculum – Model Principles and Practices (2022)
This system-wide guide offers practical strategies for integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across disciplines.

AAC&U Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success
National leadership and research-based resources focused on advancing equity and improving student outcomes in higher education.

Peralta Colleges Equity Rubric
A practical tool for evaluating and strengthening equity-minded teaching practices in community college classrooms.

Classroom Practice and Engagement

Liberating Structures
Simple, adaptable facilitation strategies that increase participation, inclusion, and engagement in face-to-face classroom discussions.

Cornell Center for Teaching Innovation: Active Learning Strategies
Research-based approaches for engaging students through discussion, collaboration, and problem-solving activities.

USC Center for Urban Education: Equity-Minded Teaching Tools
Practical tools and resources to help faculty reflect on and improve equity in their classroom practices.

Supporting Resources

OER Commons
A public digital library of open educational resources that helps reduce cost barriers and expand access to course materials.

Ungrading: A Bibliography
A collection of resources exploring alternative assessment practices that prioritize learning, feedback, and student growth.

Equality vs. Equity – Santa Ana College
A concise overview explaining the difference between equality and equity and its implications for teaching.

California Community Colleges Resources

• Learn about Vision 2030, the systemwide strategic framework focused on improving student success, closing equity gaps, and strengthening career and transfer outcomes across California Community Colleges.

• Explore the Guided Pathways framework, which provides clear, structured educational roadmaps to help students achieve their academic and career goals efficiently and equitably.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Resources